By Ben Klayman 3 Min Read DETROIT (Reuters) – Electric vehicle startup Faraday Future aims to close a deal soon to go public through a reverse merger with a special-purchase acquisition company (SPAC), its chief executive said on Monday. Slideshow ( 2 images ) “We are working on such a deal … and will be… Continue reading EV startup Faraday Future in talks to go public through SPAC merger
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Tesla Model Y roof allegedly falls off brand new car — turning it into a convertible
It looks like Tesla is still having some quality control issues with the Model Y as the roof of a brand new electric SUV supposedly fell right off — turning it into a convertible. As we reported a few months after Tesla started delivering the Model Y, the automaker was having some major quality issues.… Continue reading Tesla Model Y roof allegedly falls off brand new car — turning it into a convertible
2,200 Polestar 2 EVs just got recalled over a software defect that can cause them to shut off randomly
Geely, the parent company behind Polestar and Volvo, recalled about 2,200 Polestar 2s over a software defect, Reuters reported via Swedish financial paper Dagens Industri. The defect can cause the cars to lose power and stop running, even while they are driving. The recall only affects Polestar 2s in China and certain parts of Europe.… Continue reading 2,200 Polestar 2 EVs just got recalled over a software defect that can cause them to shut off randomly
Main takeaways from Tesla Battery Day: $25k EV, cobalt-free batteries & more
Tesla Battery Day has not long drawn to a close and it did not disappoint in terms of announcements, innovations and promises — all of which promise to lead to cheaper batteries and, in turn, cheaper electric vehicles. As we’ve come to expect from Tesla and, especially, Elon Musk, punctuality was not top of the… Continue reading Main takeaways from Tesla Battery Day: $25k EV, cobalt-free batteries & more
Tesla (TSLA) in talks with Indonesia govt to build new nickel venture
Tesla (TSLA) is reportedly in talks with Indonesia’s government to build new venture to secure some of the country’s nickel supply. While many companies are looking to secure lithium, cobalt, and graphite to produce batteries for electric vehicles, Tesla has been more concerned with nickel lately. During Tesla’s last earnings call in July, CEO Elon… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) in talks with Indonesia govt to build new nickel venture
Indonesia says in early talks with Tesla on potential investment
By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia’s government is in early discussions with electric vehicles maker Tesla Inc TSLA.O about a potential investment in the Southeast Asia country, a major producer of nickel, an official said. FILE PHOTO: A Tesla SuperCharger station is seen in Los Angeles, California, U.S., July 9, 2020.… Continue reading Indonesia says in early talks with Tesla on potential investment
Miner Vale in talks with Tesla, EV sector for Canada nickel: executive
By Jeff Lewis 3 Min Read (This October 2 story officially corrects to remove reference to base metals in 10th para to clarify $2 bln investment is across whole company) TORONTO (Reuters) – Brazilian miner Vale SA is in talks with Tesla and others in the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain about securing nickel from… Continue reading Miner Vale in talks with Tesla, EV sector for Canada nickel: executive
Tesla hacker reveals what driver-facing camera is looking for
A Tesla hacker has revealed what Tesla’s driver-facing camera in Model 3 and Model Y is looking for – hinting at driver monitoring feature. When Tesla launched the Model 3, it equipped the vehicle with a standard cabin-facing camera located in the rearview mirror. At the time, the automaker said that the camera wasn’t active and… Continue reading Tesla hacker reveals what driver-facing camera is looking for
German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: Piëch brings ex-VW boss Matthias Müller on board000445
Matthias Müller The experienced car manager heads the supervisory board of the electric car start-up Piëch. (Photo: dpa) Düsseldorf Piëch is a name like Donnerhall in the auto industry. A new start-up from Zurich wants to build electric cars under the name of the family clan – and has hired another well-known manager to do… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Electromobility: Piëch brings ex-VW boss Matthias Müller on board000445
Tesla will sell its electric cars in India in 2021 ‘for sure,’ Elon Musk said
Tesla will enter the Indian market in 2021, CEO Elon Musk tweeted on Friday. The Indian government is pushing for a boost in electric vehicle sales as it increasingly focuses on cutting emissions, and said that 30% of the country’s vehicles on the road must be electric by 2030. India has the world’s fifth biggest… Continue reading Tesla will sell its electric cars in India in 2021 ‘for sure,’ Elon Musk said